CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY: PROTECTING THE BRAIN ONE CLAMP AT A TIME │ EP115

Carotid endarterectomy is a critical procedure requiring careful management to protect cerebral perfusion, especially during cross-clamping. This episode delves into essential intraoperative considerations, particularly mean arterial pressure (MAP) targets, and strategies to maintain cerebral blood flow through monitoring and potential shunting.

Preoperative assessment and baseline establishmentIntraoperative monitoring techniques and A-line importanceMAP target calculation and cerebral autoregulation adjustmentsInduction and maintenance anesthesia specificsStrategies for smooth emergence and minimizing complications

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